Several cowboys lie next to their horses on the ground in a dirt arena during a performance of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show at Ambrose Park in Brooklyn, New York. The cowboys use their horses to shield themselves as they fire toward something in the distance. A covered wagon is in the right center background. The act is called "Defending the wagon train." Numerous people sit in the viewing stands around the arena. Several flags fly along the top of the viewing stands.

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"Buffalo Bill's Wild West at Ambrose Park, N.Y. 1894 D̀efending the Wagon Train'- Given by the family of Nate Salsbury from his collection, in 1938" handwritten on back of print.; Image also identified as "F9616."; Title from inventory prepared in Western History Department, Denver Public Library.; Vintage photographic print.; R7001052717

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